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P394 ACT

1996 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,606 mi
Last recorded108,606 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2014
Typical for 1996 Toyota Carina105,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP394 ACT
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2014 108,606 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 108,591 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 104,008 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 100,075 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 96,502 miles

Brake fluid low

N/S/F tyre outer edge worn

Pass 10 Nov 2010 92,747 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 92,747 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

front disc worn

Pass 9 Nov 2009 88,504 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 84,240 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 84,240 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 80,230 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 76,320 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Carina?

Based on 357,148 MOT tests across 60,472 vehicles.

67.9%
Pass Rate
4,852
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
60,472
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 30,262
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,858
position lamp(s) not working 14,340
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 12,242
Stop lamp not working 11,154
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P394 ACT is a 1996 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1996 Toyota Carina models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 105,335 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Carina fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 30,262 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P394 ACT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Carina typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 30 years old, this Toyota Carina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P394 ACT registered?

P394 ACT is a 1996 Toyota Carina, first registered on 27 August 1996.

Is P394 ACT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P394 ACT shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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